TX SB2363

Expands the criminal offense from "unlawfully divulging" to "unlawfully publishing" a vote, making it illegal to intentionally or knowingly publish how a voter voted without the voter's effective consent

Defines "publish" broadly to include communicating information orally, in writing, or by telecommunication or electronic communication

Specifies that consent is not effective if induced by force, threat, or fraud; given by someone not legally authorized to act for the voter; given by someone unable to make reasonable decisions due to youth, mental disease, defect, or intoxication; or given solely to detect an offense

Classifies the offense as a third-degree felony and provides an affirmative defense for publishing voter information pursuant to a state law requiring such publication

Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date